REC to raise Rs 30,000 crore through issue of debentures

29 Apr 2014 Evaluate

Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) is planning to raise Rs 30,000 crore during the current financial year through issue of debentures. In this regard, the company has already received its board’s approval for the issuance of Non-Convertible Debentures up to Rs 30,000 crore through private placement during the current fiscal 2014-15.

The company had targeted to raise Rs 30,000 crore last fiscal, 2013-14. Of that, it raised close to Rs 27,000 crore till December including via Rs 4,500 crore tax-free bond issue.

The funds raised through the bond issue are meant for general lending operations of the company and other associated business objectives besides repaying existing loans.

REC is engaged in providing financial assistance to state electricity boards, state government departments and rural electric co-operatives for rural electrification projects as are sponsored by them.

REC Share Price

357.15 2.40 (0.68%)
26-Dec-2025 16:59 View Price Chart
Peers
Company Name CMP
Power Finance Corp 354.50
REC 357.15
Indian Railway Fin. 133.50
NHIT 148.15
Satin Creditcare 141.90
View more..
Register Now to get our Free Newsletter & much more!

© 2025 The Alchemists Ark Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved. MoneyWorks4Me ® is a registered trademark of The Alchemists Ark Pvt. Ltd.

×